Weight Loss Surgery in Tulsa

Weight loss surgery in Tulsa is available at hospitals throughout the greater metro area. Experienced doctors perform popular procedures like gastric sleeve and gastric bypass, as well as non-surgical options that include gastric balloon, and more.

Click below to learn about each procedure, or scroll down for more about having bariatric surgery in Tulsa.

Weight Loss Surgery Options in Tulsa

SECTION SUMMARY:

Check Your BMI To See If You Qualify

Learn How Each Weight Loss Procedure Works

Use the body mass index (BMI) calculator to see if you meet criteria for weight loss surgery in Tulsa. After you submit your height and weight, the calculator will populate a yes or no answer depending on if you qualify:

Learn more about the available weight loss procedures in Tulsa below:

Gastric Sleeve in Tulsa

Gastric sleeve is the most popular option in Tulsa, accounting for over half of all weight loss surgeries performed. The gastric sleeve works by surgically removing about 80% of the stomach which:

Causes patients to feel full sooner while eating

Reduces the amount of hunger-causing hormones made by the stomach, making patients feel less hungry

Additional Gastric Sleeve Facts:

Lose up to 70% of your excess weight

Eligibility requires a body mass index (BMI) of at least 30

Hospital stay: 2-3 days

Return to work: 1-3 weeks

Carries a moderate risk of non-serious complications

Permanent diet and lifestyle changes are required

Surgery also results in less hunger-producing hormones being secreted by the stomach, causing patients to feel less hungry

Gastric Bypass In Tulsa

Gastric bypass is the second most popular weight loss surgery in Tulsa. During the procedure, the surgeon reduces the size of the stomach and rearranges the digestive system. As a result, patients feel full sooner and absorb fewer minerals when they eat, causing significant long-term weight loss.

Gastric Balloon in Tulsa

The non-surgical gastric balloon procedure is quickly gaining popularity in Tulsa. Gastric balloons work by taking up room in the stomach which makes less room for food. As a result patients eat less, feel full sooner, and lose weight.

Additional Gastric Balloon Facts:

Lose up to one-third of your excess weight in six months

Eligibility requires a body mass index (BMI) of at least 30

No hospital stay is required (the procedure is outpatient)

Nausea and bloating, if present, usually go away within a couple of weeks

Balloons must be endoscopically removed (removed through the mouth) after six months

Three types of balloons available in the United States: ReShape, Orbera, and Obalon

LAP-BAND® in Tulsa

LAP-BAND® has become less popular in Tulsa in recent years, but many surgeons still perform it.

To perform the procedure, your surgeon will place an adjustable band around the stomach to create a small stomach “pouch” above the band. The smaller stomach pouch causes patients to feel full sooner while eating, helping them to eat less and lose weight.

Duodenal Switch in Tulsa

Duodenal switch (DS) is the least-commonly performed weight loss procedure in Tulsa. As a result, you may have a difficult time finding an experienced DS surgeon near you.

The duodenal switch is a malabsorptive procedure, meaning it reduces the amount of nutrients your body will absorb. This procedure has the best weight loss results of all bariatric surgeries (most weight loss combined with the lowest risk of weight regain), but it also carries the most stringent long-term dietary restrictions.

AspireAssist in Tulsa

Multiple providers offer the AspireAssist in Tulsa. The procedure works by allowing patients to remove about 30% of food from the stomach after each meal. After eating, the food is removed through a tube in the abdomen that connects the stomach to a bag outside of the body.

The following procedures are usually covered if your policy includes bariatric surgery:

Gastric sleeve

Gastric bypass

LAP-BAND®

Duodenal switch

Procedures usually NOT covered include:

Gastric balloon

AspireAssist

Getting insurance to pay for weight loss surgery in Tulsa will depend on the type of policy you carry.

Private Insurance – Individual Plan, Family Plan, or Small Employer Plan (50 or fewer employees): Weight loss surgery is NOT covered in Tulsa, since Oklahoma is not on the list of states mandated to include bariatric surgery by the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).

Medicare and Medicaid: Weight loss surgery IS covered in Tulsa, but not all surgeons in Tulsa will accept these insurance types. Patients who qualify must have a BMI of at least 35 and have an obesity related health condition like sleep apnea, diabetes, or high blood pressure.

In order for insurance to approve your procedure, you must have a qualifying body mass index (BMI) of at least 30 (or at least 40 with no obesity-related health problems like diabetes, sleep apnea, hypertension, etc).

You may also be required to participate in a physician-supervised diet program for between 3 and 9 months, depending on the plan.

Weight Loss Surgery Cost in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Read below to learn more about pricing and expected costs if you do (or don’t) have health insurance in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Cost of Weight Loss Surgery in Tulsa with insurance:

Insurance will pay for most of your weight loss surgery, but not all of it. You will still be responsible for your plan’s office visit copay, deductible, and coinsurance (up to any applicable plan maximums).

Your out-of-pocket cost will range from $0 to $10,000+ depending on your plan. The national out-of-pocket average after insurance pays is $3,500 for the following procedures:

Gastric sleeve

Gastric bypass

Duodenal switch

LAP-BAND®

Note: AspireAssist and Gastric Balloon are not covered by insurance

Cost of Weight Loss Surgery in Tulsa without insurance:

If you don’t have insurance, you’ll need to pay for your entire surgery (also known as self-pay). Many surgeons work with companies that help you finance your weight loss surgery, which is one way to make your surgery affordable.

The following list breaks down the average self-pay cost of each procedure in Tulsa. We’ve included the average monthly payment if you arrange a 4 year payment plan.

Gastric Sleeve: $14,000 ($355 per month)

Gastric Bypass: $24,000 ($610 per month)

LAP-BAND®: $15,000 ($380 per month)

Duodenal Switch: $27,000 ($685 per month)

Gastric Balloon: $8,000 ($205 per month)

AspireAssist: $11,000 or ($280 per month)

These are averages; it is common to find surgeons who perform the procedures as low as half of the average cost.

Tulsa, Oklahoma Weight Loss Surgery Statistics

32% of Oklahoma’s population suffers from obesity (1). The metro area population is 1 million, meaning that about 320,000 adults currently qualify for weight loss surgery in Tulsa.

Last year, around 630 people received a bariatric procedure in Tulsa (2). Weight loss surgery is also growing in popularity, and the yearly number of surgeries in Oklahoma is expected to rise for the foreseeable future.

Entering your question or experiences is easy to do. Just type!… Your comments and questions will appear on a Web page exactly the way you enter it here. You can wrap a word in square brackets to make it appear bold. For example [my story] would show as my story on the Web page containing your story. TIP: Since most people scan Web pages, include your best thoughts in your first paragraph.

Do you have some pictures or graphics to add? Great! Click the button and find the first one on your computer. Select it and click on the button to choose it. Then click on the link if you want to upload up to 3 more images.

Bariatric Procedure Cost Compare Tool

Your out-of-pocket bariatric surgery cost can range anywhere from $0 to $20,000 or more depending on several factors, including:

Whether your insurance covers it – many insurances (including Medicare, Medicaid, and many individual/family and employer-provided policies) cover the majority of costs for gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, LAP-BAND®, and duodenal switch. The other types of bariatric surgery are less likely to be covered, although you may be able to get insurance to pay for some of the costs. Tap the “With Insurance” button in the tool to see average out-of-pocket costs per procedure after insurance pays. See our Insurance Tool to find out if your plan covers it.

Which procedure you choose – if insurance won’t pay, costs range anywhere from $8,000 to $20,000+, depending on the procedure. Tap the “Without Insurance” button in the tool to compare the national average self-pay costs for each procedure. (NOTE: Some surgeons offer each procedure for as low as half of the national average).

How competitive your surgeon and hospital fees are – there is often a substantial difference in costs between different doctors and hospitals, even within the same town.

Whether you qualify for tax write-offs – Bariatric surgery is tax deductible, which can have a big impact on the total cost of surgery. You can deduct medical expenses if your out-of-pocket costs are more than 10% of your adjusted gross income. See our Tax Tool to find out if your bariatric procedure will be tax deductible.

How you choose to pay for your procedure – If insurance covers it, you’ll only be responsible for any copays, deductibles, and coinsurance required by your specific plan. If you pay for the procedure without insurance, total costs will depend on how you pay. For example, your surgeon may offer a discount if you pay the full amount up front, and you can make the costs more affordable by applying for bariatric surgery financing.

LOAN ESTIMATOR TOOL

Weight loss surgery is tax deductible, which can have a big impact on the total cost of surgery. You can deduct medical expenses if the costs are more than 10% of your adjusted gross income.

Use the tool to find out if you qualify for a tax deduction.

To receive the deductions, you’ll need to complete Schedule A of the IRS Form 1040. You’ll also need to save your medical bills and payment statements as proof. Money in one of the following special savings accounts (or even your IRA) may also be a way to pay for part of surgery tax-free:

*Disclaimers:Content: The information contained in this website is provided for general information purposes and your specific results may vary depending on a variety of circumstances. It is not intended as nor should be relied upon as medical advice. Rather, it is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between a patient/site visitor and his/her existing physician(s). Before you use any of the information provided in the site, you should seek the advice of a qualified medical, dietary, fitness or other appropriate professional. Advertising: Bariatric Surgery Source, LLC has entered into referral and advertising arrangements with certain medical practices, original equipment manufacturers, and financial companies under which we receive compensation (in the form of flat fees per qualifying action) when you click on links to our partners and/or submit information. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Read More